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ATHLETICS
Dave Lanham, Director of Athletic Programs x211
Matt Levin, Middle School Director of Athletic Programs x255
Palmer Trinity School is a member of the Florida High School Athletics Association. We believe
in education through sport. Student involvement in athletics is an integral part of the PTS
educational experience.
1. All PTS athletic programs should facilitate the ongoing physical conditioning process for each
student-athlete and enhance his/her level of physical fitness and well being.
2. Each student in grades 6 through 12 will be provided with the opportunity to try out for a team in
an area of his/her own choosing and at a level of play and difficulty that is commensurate with his/
her ability, interests, or grade level. Students benefit from the leadership and guidance of dedicated,
respectful, and knowledgeable coaches who place emphasis on commitment, skills improvement,
teamwork, sportsmanship, and achievement. Sportsmanship, not gamesmanship, is our c
ompetitive model.
3. We respect the game and its rules.
4. e fundamental purpose of PTS Athletics is to engender in each student-athlete a life-long
appreciation of physical activity, and to make his/her athletic experience rewarding and educational.
5. According to the FHSAA rules, students must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 to participate in athletics.
EXPECTATIONS
e size of each JV or Middle School team will be reasonable enough to allow each player to improve his/
her skills throughout the season through participation in practice sessions and games.
Although PTS strives to involve as many students as possible, not everyone who tries out for a sport is
guaranteed a spot on the roster.
e size of each varsity team will vary depending on the sport. A player who earns a place on a varsity
team should be proud of this accomplishment. However, in choosing to accept an earned position on
a varsity team, a player should know that there are no guarantees governing his/her playing time in
interscholastic contests.
e school normally competes in the following sports:
Fall: Winter: Spring:
Cheerleading – B/G Basketball – B/G Baseball
Cross Country – B/G Cheerleading – B/G Lacrosse – B/G
Football Soccer – B/G Softball
Golf – B/G Track – B/G
Volleyball – G Tennis – B/G
(B-Boys, G-Girls)
